Advanced Diploma · CRICOS course

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

49 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 9 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $8,040 - $24,000, and it usually takes about 2 years.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $8,040 - $24,000
Course length
7 mo - 2 yrs
Providers
49 providers
Cities
9 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $4,950 - $36,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +7
CRICOS 2026

FNS60222 · Accounting

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting prepares you for roles such as Assistant Accountant or Accounting Manager.

You complete 14 units: 3 core and 11 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries. At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad parameters.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

3 core units every student completes, plus 11 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. FNSACC634Monitor corporate governance activities
  2. FNSINC611Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
  3. FNSINC612Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Assistant Accountant

    Assistant Accountants work under the direction of an Accountant, performing tasks including fixed asset accounting, cash management, bank reconciliations, monthly stamp duty return, other monthly financial reports, and taxation work (e.g. FBT, BAS and annual company tax returns).

  • Accounting Manager

    Accounting Managers are responsible for the management of financial services within an organisation. They ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines; and provide sound advice and support to senior management about finance and accounting-related operations.

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